Supply Chain Specialist (Mechanics & Structures)

Role Highlights

• Supply Chain Specialist (Mechanics & Structures)

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation / Supply Chain

• Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Hybrid

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters:

As a Supply Chain Specialist (Mechanics & Structures), you’ll ensure critical satellite components are delivered on time and to specification.

You will play a key role in enabling ICEYE’s satellite production by securing reliable supply of mechanical and structural components. Working closely with engineering and suppliers, you help maintain quality, reduce delays, and keep missions on track.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy, day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring including oil-spill detection, and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of Satellite components

• Procurement execution and strategic sourcing of both custom-made mech parts and off-the-shelves products

• Work closely with technical experts to ensure highest quality and reliability of deliverables

• Maintain communication with vendors (supplier follow up) relating to changes of orders / drawings / item specs

• Supplier negotiation on pricing, freight, lead time, shortage recovery etc.

• Manage quality issues clearly with an efficient, practical, solution-oriented approach

• Accountable for mitigating in all foreseeable and unforeseeable supply risks

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• A minimum 3-5 years of experience working in Supply Chain / Procurement within Aerospace, Engineering or industrial manufacturing

• Experience with Mech parts (metal plates, sheets, structures etc.) in terms of production, manufacturing processes, procurement and supplier management

• Basic knowledge in vendor qualification, vendor auditing and vendor onboarding

• Reading and interpreting technical documents

• Proficiency with using ERP systems

Nice to haves:

• Quality management standards and certifications (ISO 9001 etc.)

• Demonstrated proven ability in mitigating delay risk, price escalation and logistics challenges

• Technical understanding of metallurgy, welding and complex manufacturing processes

• Previous experience in Satellite engineering, Aerospace or Aviation industry

Application Process

• Interview with Talent Acquisition

• Interview with Hiring Manager and Department Director

• Interview with team members

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

• Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the why behind decisions.

• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.

• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.

• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.

• Have fun: What we do matters and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us and we will do our best to help.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.